elizabeth peyton
2012.
this volume accompanies peyton’s first solo exhibition at gagosian gallery in paris. showcasing new works, the book highlights peyton’s jewel-like portraits, which blend historical influences—from goya to warhol—with a modern, instinctual sensitivity.
echoing edouard manet’s belief in the quiet power of still life, peyton’s intimate portraits of both historical and contemporary artists are rendered with lush, tremulous color and graphic precision. each work, whether derived from life or photographs, captures a fresh immediacy, offering a meditation on beauty in all its forms—from the sublime to the everyday. peyton’s use of modest scale and emotional depth imbues each piece with a timeless contemporary relevance.
paris: gagosian gallery. isbn: 9780847839094. hardcover. book condition: very small stain on rear cover. fine. Item #673
Price: $200.00
